Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyers
Experienced Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer – Daniel A. Rottier, Habush, Habush & Rottier, S.C.
Daniel Rottier is a personal injury lawyer and the president of Wisconsin’s premiere personal injury firm Habush, Habush & Rottier, S.C. He has been advocating for victims for his entire career, more than 40 years. Rottier leads a team of the best personal injury attorneys in the state and has litigated hundreds of cases, many ending in jury awards of well over $1 million.
Many victims of personal injury in Wisconsin turn to Habush, Habush & Rottier, S.C. because of what they have to offer clients:
- Nearly 90 years in the business of representing personal injury victims
- Billions of dollars recovered for clients over the years
- A large team of experienced attorneys dedicated solely to personal injury cases in Wisconsin
- More National Board of Trial Advocacy certified trial lawyers than any other firm in Wisconsin and the U.S.
- Many multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements
- Free consultations and no upfront fees
Wisconsin Law Office Headquarters
Habush, Habush & Rottier S.C. has 13 office locations throughout Wisconsin. Daniel Rottier is based in the Wisconsin office:
150 E. Gilman St.
#2000
Madison, WI 53703
When to Contact a Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer
As you put your life back together after an accident and injuries, you may not feel sure about legal action. You may not understand what your options are or if you have a strong enough case to do anything at all. This is when you should talk to a lawyer.
Reputable Wisconsin personal injury lawyers offer free case evaluations. It should not cost you a fee to get basic advice about your situation. In general, consider talking to a lawyer in these circumstances:
- You suffered injuries in an accident and don’t know who is to blame.
- You suspect someone is to blame but aren’t sure you can prove it or what you can do about it.
- An insurance representative contacted you and asked you to sign something.
- You made a claim or were offered compensation by an insurer, but you’re not happy with the result.
- Your injuries from an accident have left you with significant medical expenses.
- You can’t work or work as much as before your injury. You’ve lost wages as a result or may not be able to earn as much.
- An accident or incident, whether it caused physical injuries or not, left you traumatized or with significant emotional distress.
Working with a Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer – What to Expect
If you decide to hire a lawyer after an initial consultation, you should feel like you are in good hands. The firm or lawyer should offer contingency payment so that you have no fees until you win. They should have years of experience working with personal injury clients and proof of past wins.
In working with your lawyer, be prepared to provide as much information as possible as well as honest answers. Your lawyer needs complete transparency to help you.
They will also need these items and anything else they request:
- Police reports, if applicable
- Photos or videos from the incident or of your injuries
- Medical records and bills related to your injuries
- Contact information for people involved in the incident as well as their insurance information
- Contact information for witnesses
- Information about how the injuries have impacted your ability to work and any missed wages
Personal Injury Laws to Know in Wisconsin
Your personal injury lawyer knows the laws in Wisconsin that will impact your case and can explain them. It’s important to have a basic understanding of how these laws affect your choices and the possible outcomes:[1][2]
- Statute of Limitations
A statute of limitations is a time limit on filing. In Wisconsin, you have three years to file a personal injury suit. After that, your case will likely be denied unless you have specific and unusual circumstances. - Shared Fault
Wisconsin’s rules on shared fault affect how much you can recover in damages. If the defendants show you share a degree fault in the incident or your injuries, the court will reduce your damages by the same percentage. In settlement negotiations, the defendants may refer to this rule to reduce the amount they owe. - Caps on Damages
Wisconsin limits the amount of damages you can recover for non-economic costs and only in medical malpractice cases. The cap is set at $750,000. A state appeals court overturned the cap in 2017, calling it unconstitutional. The following year, the Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld the cap, so it stands today. - Claims Against the Government
Seeking compensation from a state or local government agency in Wisconsin means following different rules. The government can be held liable, but you must file a notice of claim and do so within 120 days of the incident. You can then file a lawsuit.
Wisconsin personal injury lawyers help negligence victims who have suffered significant injuries and resulting expenses. If someone else caused your injuries, contact a lawyer in the state specializing in personal injury cases.
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